WMF PEN TRAY & LETTER OPENER

lily of the valley

An original and floral desk set with pen tray and letter opener, representing a nymph and a delicate lily of the valley motive.

It was designed by the influential sculptor/designer Albert Mayer for the well known German firm WMF (Wurtembergische MetalWarenFabrik) around 1903. Mayer was appointed head of the Art Studio in 1894 and specialized in designs which depicted beautiful maidens & nymphs with flowing hair and graceful postures.

This item is illustrated at page 273 of the original 1906 "The Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork Catalogue" from WMF as model N° 215.